Apple iPhone 12 vs Apple iPhone 16e

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPhone 12

95,760DACheaper

Apple

Apple iPhone 16e

110,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 12

Faster chip

Apple iPhone 16e

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 16e

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Apple iPhone 16e

Better display

Apple iPhone 12

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 12

Best value for money

Apple iPhone 16e

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Size (inches)	6.1	6.1
Panel Type	OLED	OLED
Resolution Height	2532	2532
Resolution Width	1170	1170
Peak Brightness	1200	1200
PPI	460	457
Glass Type	Ceramic Shield glass	Ceramic Shield glass
Screen-to-body	86	87.1

Platform

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm)	Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)	Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Chipset Name	Apple A14 Bionic	Apple A18
Process (nm)	5	3
OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	14.1	18.3.1

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 16e +104%

Apple iPhone 121,620

Apple iPhone 16e3,300

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPhone 16e +99%

Apple iPhone 124,030

Apple iPhone 16e8,000

AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16e +97%

Apple iPhone 12890,000

Apple iPhone 16e1,750,000

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Geekbench (Single-Core)	1,620	3,300
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	4,030	8,000
AnTuTu	890,000	1,750,000

Memory

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), stereo sound rec.	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
Count	2	1
ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide)	—
Wide	12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)	48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
Features	HDR	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Count	1	1
Lens	12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide)	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Capacity (mAh)	2815	4005
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)	15	5

Body

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Height (mm)	146.7	146.7
Thickness (mm)	7.4	7.8
Weight (g)	164	167
Width (mm)	71.5	71.5

Launch

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Announced	2020, October 13	2025, February 19
Status	Available. Released 2020, October 23	Available. Released 2025, February 28

Network

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - A2172	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3212, A3408
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 Sub6/mmWave - A2172	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3212, A3408
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Bluetooth	5	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Radio	No	No
USB Type	—	Type-C
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6

Sound

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Apple iPhone 12	Apple iPhone 16e
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 12 and Apple iPhone 16e are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 12 is 13% cheaper at 95,760 DZD versus 110,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 16e, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 16e packs a 4005 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 16e posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Apple iPhone 16e reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.

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